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Liar Liar Pants on Fire: Why Kids Lie and What Parents Can Do About It
Why do children lie and how should parents respond when they do?
In this episode of The Guiding Parent Podcast, Tammy and Shannon explore the developmental reasons behind childhood lying, from imaginative storytelling and testing boundaries to avoiding trouble or disappointment.
Discover practical, age-appropriate strategies to encourage honesty without shame or punishment, model truthful behaviour, and create a safe, trusting environment where children feel comfortable admitting mistakes and telling the truth.
Highlights:
Avoid setting children up to lie, provide age-appropriate guidance…
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